Learning At Shaw

At Shaw U, we believe that with knowledge, skills and guidance, you’ll get where you want to go. Our 16:1 student-faculty ratio means you’ll learn from professors who know you, alongside peers who’ll support you. In this family environment, you’ll learn how you can make a difference in your community. And because Shaw is always ahead of the curve, what and how you learn here will also prepare you for tomorrow’s workplace.

If you’re an ambitious student with a great GPA who is considering graduate school, you can apply to join Shaw’s Honors College. As an honors student, you get priority consideration for scholarships. You may also receive invitations to conferences and professional events, be recognized on Awards Day, and enjoy other advantages.

• Gain hands-on research, writing and oral communication skills
• Work alongside other students with graduate school plans
• Attract invitations from national academic honor societies
• Be first in line for national and international study opportunities
• Learn to be a leader and mentor

You can apply to the Honors program the summer before your first year, or in years one and two, as long as you have a 3.25-plus GPA and are participating in community service.

Shaw offers Master’s programs in the Department of Education and Child Development, and the School of Divinity. Graduate degrees are in fields that reflect the university’s historic commitment to making a difference in our communities.